1997 BMW 540

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1997 BMW 540

Kelley Blue Book Retail $6,300–$6,350  

Average Rating

4.6 out of 5
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Comfort:5.0 out of 5
Performance:5.0 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.8 out of 5
Interior Design:4.6 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.4 out of 5
Reliability:4.2 out of 5

5 out of 5 people would recommended this car to a friend

Consumer Reviews

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A real nice ride

by BMW owner
from Farmington, ME | June 13, 2010

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Owned the car for almost 2 years and have enjoyed cruising on a summer day. Axles have 50/50 weight distribution so probably is best BMW rear wheel drive they build. Great tires also attribute to ride , handling and stability."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Best car I've ever owned

by Panicho
from Powhatan, Va | February 23, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The BMW 540i is one of the finest vehicles in the used car market. I just makes sense. You get to drive in a expensive luxury car for a fraction of the price. There are few cars that can outrun this car and maybe not any that can outhandle it. Just put your foot down and go. The manual transmission is the most fun and it is very easy to drive. This car will be mine for a very long time to come. The only car I would even consider other than this one is the M5. If you get a 540i you will enjoy it. Definitly the ultimate driving machine."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Best car for the Money

by BMW Enthusiast
from Los Angeles, CA | July 27, 2007

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The 540i is the perfect sized car for either city or highway driving. The 4.4L V-8 is VERY responsive yet still gets pretty good MPG for such a fast car. Very comfortable both front and back seats. All in all, probably one of the best cars out there to own if you just love to DRIVE!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

The Ultimate Driving Machine

by BeemerLover
from Louisville | May 27, 2007

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Performs at a very high level, barely lower than a new one, and its a quarter of the price. Stylish, sporty, and fast. It's a pleasure to drive and gets the adrenaline flowing. A 6 speed is a must to maximize performance and is much more enjoyable. This is the Ultimate Driving Machine."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

540i

by JustinMak
from Chicago, IL | July 19, 2006

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"The bmw is perfectly fine during the summer but during the winter the traction control makes it difficult to drive."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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